Gary L. Steelsmith (1942-2009)
STEELSMITH, ALLEN, DON CARLOS
Posted By: Ames Tribune
Date: 8/21/2009 at 08:12:38
THE AMES TRIBUNE, Ames, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, August 20, 2009.
Gary L. Steelsmith, 67, of Beaman, died Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at his home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown. Pastor Tom Nesbit will officiate. Internment will be in Conrad Cemetery in Conrad.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at New Hope Christian Church.
Gary was born June 23, 1942, in Marshalltown, to Glenn David and Gladys Lucille (Allen) Steelsmith. He was raised west of Conrad and educated in the Conrad schools, graduating in 1960. He attended Marshalltown Community College and Drake University in Des Moines, where he received a bachelor’s degree in business management. He married Sue Don Carlos in April 1963 in Greenfield; they later divorced, but remained friends. His companion of the last five years has been Deanne Henry, with whom he also shared his home.
He farmed many acres of land in Iowa and was very proud to be still farming land in Kansas, where his family originated. He also was a self employed claims adjuster. A well-rounded business man, he was involved in many business ventures. Most notably, he was the board chairman for Farmers Savings Bank. He also served on the Oakview Nursing Home Board in Conrad, the Zoning Commissioner for Grundy County, and was a member of the Marshalltown Masonic Lodge.
He was considered a great friend and counselor to many people.
He is survived by his companion, Deanne Henry, of Beaman; and two sons, Greg Steelsmith, of Albion, and Matthew (Kristie) Steelsmith, of Conrad.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be made to the Gary L. Steelsmith Scholarship Fund. The family will be setting up a scholarship through the BCLUW school system.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at vogelfuneralhomes.com.
Johnston Funeral Home of the Vogel Family Funeral Homes in Conrad is in charge of arrangements.
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